debt funds

Why homemakers should not shy away from investing

Investing is a matter of building a good habit, then why shouldn’t everyone reap its benefits, no matter what their work or financial situation be.

What is right fund composition for an individual?

There are many young people who keep a majority of their equity investments in large-cap funds

How do mutual funds compare with bank deposits on tax front?

Bank deposits and fixed income mutual funds differ with each other on a key parameter.

Rs 30 saved per day for 25 years could help you become a millionaire

Always remember that one must start saving and investing as early as possible to reap benefits once you take control of your financial destiny.

Three myths about mutual funds you should steer clear of

Investors are often not aware of the kind of risks that are present in these instruments and hence they go out with a mindset that might not be appropriate for the investment.

How debt funds have their own share of risks

Have you invested in a 'safe' debt mutual fund?

Investors should not blindly chase returns and ratings of the mutual fund schemes. It makes a lot of sense to understand risk associated with schemes before investing your hard earned money.

How to earn better post tax returns using bond funds

This article explains how bond funds can be used to optimise post tax returns on fixed income portfolios.

Retail investors poured money into equity funds in 2016

In nine out of the 11 months till November, equity schemes saw more money coming in than going out. The not so good news—investors were not as enthusiastic about equity schemes this year as they were in 2015. Inflows of Rs 44,772 crore, were almost half of the Rs 90,603 crore received in 2015

Debt funds you should buy for stable gains in 2017

Investment analysts and advisors feel long-duration bond funds could show good returns in the coming months, with RBI likely to signal softer interest rates.

It is time to realign your debt fund strategy

Depending on the time frame of your investments, you should choose the right bond funds.

Review your fixed income portfolio post demonetization

In a falling interest rate regime, traditional fixed deposits turn unattractive and you have to look for the right options.

What you should learn from super markets about MF SIP?

Here are three key lessons a MF SIP investor must know.

Should you stay with FDs or go for debt mutual funds?

Falling interest rate has forced many investors to look beyond fixed deposits in search of better returns.

How to build a retirement portfolio using mutual funds

Here are five factors that you should watch out for while building retirement portfolio using mutual funds.

Falling rates: Good time to invest in long-term debt funds

Falling interest rates spells bad news for fixed deposit holders, but not necessarily so for investors in long-term debt funds. In fact, experts say long term debt funds are a good place to be in when interest rates are in a downtrend.

Do mutual fund managers practise what they preach?

The aim here is to remind fund management teams in the industry that they have a fiduciary responsibility towards investors and their conviction is best judged when they invest in their own funds.

Average AUM at Rs 14.41 trillion in June quarter: Report

At Rs 14.41 trillion, average AUM beat the previous high of Rs 13.53 trillion logged in the previous quarter and was up by 6.47 percent or Rs 875.83 billion - also a record in absolute gain-over the quarter, a report by Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) said.

Kotak Mahindra MF's AUM grows 18% to Rs 65k cr

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co said its asset under management (AUM) has expanded by a healthy 18 percent to Rs 65,000 crore in the current fiscal so far

Debt fund investor should know about their fund portfolios

Given the debt servicing troubles of leveraged companies, it is better to keep a track of your portfolio.

Mutual funds and their debt investments under close scrutiny

The investor is getting short changed if sweet deals actually take place between mutual funds and issuers of debt.

Looking at your dividends from mutual fund investments

Dividends can be looked at as a source of income. However, one must be cautious while planning his money matters based on dividends declared by mutual funds.

Total taxable income and choice for investors

While investing in fixed income instruments such as fixed deposits and debt funds, one must keep an eye on his tax rate.

Budget 2016: If held for three years gains in debt funds should not be taxed

While this will not make debt funds on par with equity as equity funds have a holding period of only 1 year to qualify as long term this will go a long way in making debt funds more retail friendly.

New Safegaurds For MF Investors!

New Safegaurds For MF Investors!